About Santa Bob

​Santa Bob’s origin story began on Dec 15th, 2012, when he first encountered some true believers in Midtown Manhattan!  He felt the calling, and realized he had a responsibility to uphold the honor and integrity of Santa Claus,  and to further the joy and magic of the season.  His role model is Richard Attenborough, and he spent the next eleven years learning to be better at representing the Spirit of Christmas.  He is a  member of the International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas, as well as the NYC chapter, “NYC Santas”.  He attended the School4Santas in 2019, and strives to be a better Santa Claus every single year!

​When Santa Bob is not at the North Pole, he spends much of his time in Upper Manhattan, New York City.
Santa Bob loves to spread Holiday Cheer to all the good boys and girls, as well as all the grown up boys and girls!
Available for children’s photos, parties, or candid “Santa sightings” outside your home!
Special Qualities

  • Real beard!
  • 6′ 4″, and a real belly!
  • Fully vaccinated!
  • Loves children!
  • 19 nieces and nephews!
  • I live in Manhattan!
  • Graduate of “School4Santas”!
  • Member of the International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas! (IBRBS)
    • NYC Santas Chapter!

 

These pictures where taken at Lente Studio in Astoria, NY.
​To book a session at Lente Studio with Santa Bob, select this link.​